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Golden Heart Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Fountain Valley, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #306005702
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,800 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitDecember 2, 2025CDSS inspection record

Golden Heart Care Home is a small care home in Fountain Valley — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2019. Dementia care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Golden Heart Care Home

Is Golden Heart Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Golden Heart Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Golden Heart Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Heart Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Golden Heart Care Home cost?

$4,800 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fountain Valley that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,100 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 8 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Golden Heart Care Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Ghch Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Heart Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Golden Heart Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GOLDEN HEART CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #306005702. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Ghch Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 2, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. SIX (6) NONAMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM 4 ONLY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR SIX (6).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$4,800a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$4,800a month

Likely $4,800–$5,400

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,800this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,800–$5,400
$4,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,800–$8,900
$6,800
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

16 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$6,100.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
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Where it is

  • 18976 Persimmon Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 2, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
4
Most recent visit
December 2, 2025

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2025110202411020221102021110

The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Dec 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On December 2, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eboni Bentley conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Bentley introduced self and was granted entry into the facility by staff, after stating the purpose of the visit. Administrators (AD) Joey Encarnacion and Marizonia Llorin arrived at the facility and remained to assist during the visit. Joey Encarnacion has an administrator certificate that expires on April 14, 2026 and Marizonia Llorin has an administrator certificate that expires on March 5, 2026. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory residents, of which one (1) may be bedridden in Room 4 only, with a hospice waiver for six (6). During the visit, LPA toured inside and outside of the physical plant with staff. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational and the water temperatures measured between 113.2 degrees F to 118.2 degrees F. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available and maintained properly. LPA toured the backyard and observed a shaded seating area with a table and chairs for residents to sit outside. CONTINUE TO LIC809-C.... The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. Emergency safety drills were last conducted on September 16, 2025 and are conducted quarterly. First aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements. A working telephone (714)594-3854 remains available and the faciity has a device that can be used for video teleconference purposes. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies were stored in the garage. The facility has two (2) fire extinguishers that were charged and last serviced on September 18, 2025. Liability Insurance is effective January 10, 2025 and expires on January 10, 2026. LPA conducted an audit of six (6) resident files (R1-R6), four (4) staff files (S1-S4), and medication and medication administration review. Resident and staff interviews were conducted. No Deficiencies were cited during the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Marizonia Llorin at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 2, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Nov 18, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ruth Martinez and Nancy Guillen conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPAs arrived at the facility and were greeted and granted entry by Julieta S. Lubugan. The Administrator Joey Encarnacion arrived shortly after and met with LPAs. There are six residents at the facility, four of which are currently in hospice. LPAs began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPAs observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week non-perishable foods and two days of perishable foods available. There is additional food storage in the pantry and additional food storage in the cabinet/freezer and refrigerator in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPAs inspected that medication is centrally stored in a locked storage cabinet located in dining room. LPAs reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPAs inspected the bathroom and LPAs measured the hot water temperature which measured 118.2 degrees Fahrenheit. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPAs observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked in a storage cabinet in the garage. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPAs inspected residents’ bedrooms which have sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPAs toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPAs observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. Continued on LI 809-C LPAs observed a fire extinguisher with service date September 26th, 2024, in the dinning room and garage. Fire drills are conducted quarterly with the last one being done on October 14th, 2024. LPAs began review of records. LPAs reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPAs reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPAs observed records reviewed had a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 18, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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